2018 Male 18 Inch Journey Phase One Application

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Hello!

Thank you so much for applying to the 18 Inch Journey, we are so glad to hear from you!

We are looking for hungry and willing hearts that know their need for the Father. We’re looking for students who are ready to work hard on their lives to grow into who they are becoming.

Your application requires two references in order to be complete and ready for processing. The Reference Form is available in the link next to the application. Please select references from:

A spiritual leader or pastor involved in your life and

A good friend

Parents and significant others will not be accepted as references. Your application will NOT be processed until we receive both reference forms.

We are considering male applicants for 16 available spaces and a waiting list. Please keep this in mind as you fill out this application. We have the delight of hearing the hearts and stories of young men and women from all over the world. We are honored to hear yours.

—18 Inch Journey Staff

General Information

First Name

Last Name

Gender

Male

Female

ATTENTION

YOU ARE IN THE MALE APPLICATION

For your application to be considered, you must use the Female Application to apply.

Age

Date of Birth

Email

Phone Number

Have you applied for the 18 Inch Journey before?

YesNo

If yes, what year?

Please upload a headshot of yourself from the last three months. Rename the file with your first and last name (ex. FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME.jpg):

I have trouble communicating in EnglishI can usually communicate English with effort on my part and on the part of the speaker I can easily communicate in English at a conversational levelI speak fluently

Educational Experience:

Grades completed:

Grade school

Secondary/High school

Equivalent Secondary/High school

College/University

Post graduate

Institution:

From:

To:

Degree / Major

Graduation Date:

Address

Medical History

The 18 Inch Journey is a 60-day school of fast-paced, intentional living. This requires a lot of energy and a willingness to live and thrive in community life.

Do you have a history of mental illness?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Are you currently taking any medication for this?

Yes

No

If yes, name of medication and dosage:

If no, have you been on any medication related to this illness in the past 12 months?

Do you have a history of physical illness?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Are you currently taking any medication for this?

Yes

No

If yes, name of medication and dosage:

If no, have you been on any medication related to this illness in the past 12 months?

Do you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions? (This does not include food preferences)

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Do you have any current physical or mental handicaps that would prevent you from fully engaging in this school?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

In case of emergency, I hereby agree to the performance of such treatment, including anesthesia and surgery, as the attending doctor or physician may deem necessary.

Date Signed

Why the 18 Inch Journey

How did you hear about the 18 Inch Journey?

Why do you want to take the 18 Inch Journey Phase I?

Creativity

We believe that creativity is an essential pillar of wholehearted living. We are looking for students with a willingness to take creative risks in stretching their creativity. In this section, we'd like to hear about your relationship with creativity.

Are you currently exploring outlets of creativity?

Yes

No

If yes, what outlets are you exploring?

Briefly describe a favorite work of art (i.e. a piece of music, painting, photo, sculpture, dance, or theatre production, etc.) and why you love it.

Creative Prompt: Submit a 250 - 300 word free write on Trust. This can be as creative as you like! Please take your time and engage this prompt with your heart.

Spiritual Life & Character

We are looking for students with a vision for their wholeness and who are ready to work hard on their lives. Our desire is to empower students with tools for cultivating a lifestyle of wholeness and daily transformation through the help of the Holy Spirit.

Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior?

Yes

No

If yes, when did you get saved? Briefly describe your salvation experience and present relationship with Jesus.

Do you have a relationship with the Holy Spirit?

Yes

No

If yes, for how long? Briefly describe your relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Do you spend time with the Lord?

Yes

No

If yes, briefly describe what your time looks like.

What do you view to be your greatest strength?

What do you view to be your greatest weakness?

Are there areas of your life that need to change?

Yes

No

If yes, briefly explain:

How are you willing to do the work it takes to change?

Are there places of frustration in your walk with the Lord?

Yes

No

If yes, briefly explain:

What does community look like in your life right now?

Leadership & Authority

We are looking for students with humility and a constant willingness to learn. The 18 Inch Journey requires vulnerability and practicing trust with leadership. Also, it takes a willingness to be confronted by leadership and receive feedback for growth. Below, we'd like to hear about your relationship with authority.

Are you currently submitted to leadership in your life?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Do you want to invite our leadership to speak into your life?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain how:

What has been the greatest benefit you've received from leadership?

Do you find it challenging to trust leaders?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Have you walked through seasons where leadership had disappointed you?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Briefly describe your relationship with your parents.

Video

Please answer the following in your video:

Introduce yourself! Tell us your name, age, where you're from, and a fun fact about you.

What are you hoping to receive at the 18 Inch Journey?

What are some areas in your life that need to change?

What do you expect to receive from our leadership?

Keep the length between 2-3 minute. Videos longer than 3 minutes will not be reviewed.

Record your video on a computer or iPhone and save the file to your computer. We ask that you upload your video to Vimeo and save it as "private with password". Then enter the link and password below.

(See below for an example video)

Vimeo Link

Vimeo Password

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Personal History

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU CONTINUE

The following questions are very personal and transparent. We want to be very clear about our expectation and standards for the culture that exists in the 18 Inch Journey. First and foremost, we believe “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1) We believe in the full power and redemption of the blood of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins.

We are all in various states in our walk with the Lord. As a discipleship school, it is important for us to understand where you are in your journey with wholeness, so that we can best steward and lead you in the season ahead. It’s crucial that you desire your own wholeness more than we want it! Therefore, it is essential that students of the 18 Inch Journey are walking in a growing level of freedom, vulnerability, and self-control before attending our schools.

We do not allow smoking or drinking alcohol during the 18 Inch Journey in order to create a safe atmosphere for the heart process. The legal age for drinking in the state of North Carolina is 21. Since we accept students below this age, we want to create an uncompromising culture for all students. Also, we want to minimize any space for distraction for students while taking the heart journey.

Please answer the following questions as honestly as possible. Answering "yes" to any of the following questions will NOT automatically exclude you from acceptance to Phase I. We thank you for your trust and vulnerability.

Physical Health

Have you been addicted to tobacco within the last 12 months?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Have you abused alcoholic beverages within the last 12 months?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Have you used illegal or recreational drugs within the last 24 months?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Sexual Health

Have you been involved with pornography within the last 12 months?

Yes

No

If yes, when is the last time you looked at pornography?

How frequently?

(ex: Once a week; 3 times a month; every other day, etc.)

Please explain where you are in your process of pursuing freedom. Have you told anyone?

Have you been sexually active within the last 24 months?We define sexually active as including intercourse, oral sex, foreplay and sexting.

Yes

No

If yes, please explain.

Have you struggled with homosexual behavior or same sex attraction in the last 5 years?

Yes

No

We define same sex attraction as experiencing a sexual propensity toward one's own gender. We define homosexual behavior as engaging in sexual activity or a romantic relationship with a member of one's own gender.

If yes, please explain where you are in the process with this.

To the best of your knowledge, have you experienced any form of sexual abuse in your past?

Yes

No

If yes, have you shared this with anyone?

Where are you currently in the process of receiving healing and wholeness?

Mental / Emotional Health

Do you currently struggle with anxiety, panic attacks or depression?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Have you exhibited any self-destructive behavior or habitual problems within the last 5 years? (i.e. eating disorder, cutting, masturbation, compulsive lying, etc.)

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Have you seen a counselor within the last 5 years?

Yes

No

If yes, what did you see them for? Are you currently seeing them?

Other

Have you ever been arrested?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide a brief explanation of when and why.

Were you ever convicted of a crime?

Yes

No

If yes, when and where? Please provide a brief explanation.

Have you ever been involved in the occult, witchcraft, or cults?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

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In your own words, identify two or more reasons that you're a standout candidate for the 18 Inch Journey: